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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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